Democracy and Poetry

Democracy and Poetry is a book written by Francis B. Gummere that explores the relationship between democracy and poetry. The author argues that poetry is an essential component of democracy, as it allows individuals to express their thoughts and emotions freely. Gummere examines the works of various poets, including Walt Whitman and William Wordsworth, to illustrate how poetry can inspire and unite people in a democratic society. The book also delves into the role of poetry in shaping political and social movements throughout history. With its insightful analysis and engaging writing style, Democracy and Poetry is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and politics.1911. This particular sketch of the relations between democracy and poetry opens with a retrospective view of the institution, and closes with a sort of prophecy about the art. Contents: Democracy; Reaction; Whitman and Taine; The Functional Origins of Poetry; Democracy in Poetry; and Alma Poesis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.